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Tucker Carlson Among Celebrity Speakers at Donald Trump's Republican National Convention

Tucker Carlson Among Celebrity Speakers at Donald Trump's Republican National Convention

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Tucker Carlson is among the celebrities scheduled to speak at the Republican Party convention next week, reportedly playing a key role Thursday night before Donald Trump himself accepts the party's nomination.

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In addition to a long list of elected officials backing Trump, the speaker list includes celebrities like Amber Rose, the model, rapper and former stripper; Dana White, the CEO of the UFC; and Savannah Chrisley, the TV personality whose parents are serving prison sentences for fraud and tax evasion. Also on the list: Lee Greenwood and Chris Janson.

Notably absent from the lineup: former First Lady Melania Trump and the former president’s daughter, Ivanka Trump. They both spoke at the 2016 and 2020 conventions.

Republican House leaders such as Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Majority Whip Tom Emmer are on the list, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Minority Whip John Thune and Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso are not. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has a spot, but recent speakers John Boehner, Paul Ryan and Kevin McCarthy are not.